Finished my radiotherapy about 4 weeks now had infection under arm and very sore and wild so had antibiotics thank god all cleared up, have been up and down as still recovering from op to remove lump in left breast and lymph node’s under arm, also had gene test which came back and am carrying cancer gene, and also had stroke 6 years ago so there trying to work out what medication to put me on, take enough now, but one more won’t matter but have to be careful don’t cut myself, plus getting bit anxious as I need to see dentist shortly what next
Hi cornflakes
That's great to read you've finished your radiotherapy but not so good that you had an infection.
I didn't have to have further medication after radiotherapy, so can't help with your question of what happens now, but noticed that your post hadn't had any replies yet. Responding to you will 'bump' it back to the top of the discussion list again.
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Hi Cornflakes
Thank you for your post.
It sounds like you've done it, had the immediate treatment and are a bit further along. I'm sorry to hear about your infection. It's so unfortunate that complications can spring up during our treatment and sometimes put a spanner in the works.
I developed a chemo induced blood clot on the lung on the day before my final round, like you said, more meds!
Have you had an oncology appointment since you received your genetic testing result? Hopefully, that will clear up some of your questions about any ongoing treatment.
I encourage you to keep in touch here. I have found it a very supportive space.
Take really good care. Sending g all the hugs. Shaka
Thanks yes oncology consultant comfimed that I carry gene and advised my daughter to get tested and my grandson’s, I’m just glad that radiotherapy all done now have to wait for cancer meds, tamoxifen no side effects to mention but not looking forward to seeing dentist as have couple of tinges not sure if it’s the effects of all that’s been going on, keep safe mick.
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